Discussion Paper

The ‘Well Connected’ approach was developed in 2006/7, firstly in response to a broad scale internal and external consultation initiative carried out by Lambeth Council in south London, to inform the development of a community engagement strategy, and secondly as part of my work on the roll out of a government agenda for Extended Schools, including extended services and Every Child Matters – a key UK government policy and strategy agenda arising out of the Children’s Act 2004.

Development
o Focused support and programme or project based initiatives which build capacity. (support, training, information, guidance, advice)

Empowerment
o Cascade power and control i.e. local communities design and deliver services and The Well Connected Elements and Interventions.

Policy and Strategy
o Identified priorities are built into remedial aspirational and ambitious ‘plans of action’ that are ongoing, open to learning, reflective, and dynamic. (stakeholders adopt the approach and invest resources in The Well Connected initiatives)

Based on more than 30 years experience, I design and deliver bespoke workshops, consultancies, and 1:1 sessions in a variety of formats for individuals, groups, and organizations. I help individuals groups and organizations to design and deliver their own ‘Well Connected’ approach to community engagement, so do get in touch if you think I can be of assistance.

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